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The Ultimate Travel Checklist: Travel Tech for the Modern Backpacker 2013

By on March 16, 2013 in Travel Advice, Travel Equipment, Travel Stuff

Whether you’re about to start your first travel adventure or you’re already a seasoned travel pro, then look no further than our Ultimate Travel Checklist: Travel Tech for the Modern Backpacker 2013!

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Passing Through Pakse? Our ‘Stay Longer’ Mini Guide!

By on March 13, 2013 in Destinations, Laos, Travel Advice

Pakse is a lovely little place which deserves more credit than it’s given! So we’ve made a mini guide to help future Pakse visitors.

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Annoying People You’ll Probably Meet When You Travel in Asia

By on March 9, 2013 in Travel Advice, Travel Funnies, Travel Stuff

It’s been a while since I’ve written any Travel Funnies – Maybe we should have a Travel Rant section. Although this isn’t really a rant – It’s just a light hearted observation of some annoying people you’ll probably meet when you travel in Asia, and a chance for me to let off some steam!

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Exploring the Bolaven Plateau by Motorbike! Part 2

By on March 5, 2013 in Destinations, Laos, Travel Advice, Travel Planning

Part 2 of our epic motorbike journey around the Bolaven Plateau, Laos

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Exploring the Bolaven Plateau by Motorbike! Part 1

By on March 5, 2013 in Destinations, Laos, Travel Advice, Travel Journal

We’ve been looking forward to Exploring the Bolaven Plateau by Motorbike for months. It’s something we missed out on our last trip to Laos in 2011 during wet-season, as the roads were awful with horrendous landslides and we didn’t have any waterproofs!

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5 Last Minute Travel Tips for Savvy Travellers

By on February 21, 2013 in Pre-Travel Planning, Travel Advice, Travel Planning, Travel Stuff

With the excitement of first time travelling, pre-travel jitters and worries, thinking of ways that will really make your travel experiences easier will probably be the last thing on your mind! Here are 5 Last Minute Travel Tips for Savvy Travellers!

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A Glimpse into Lao River Life – Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoi Neua by Boat

By on February 5, 2013 in Destinations, Laos, Travel Advice, Travel Photography, Travel Planning

We left the quiet, chilled out village of Nong Khiaw to chill out some more in the small village of Muang Ngoi Neua, further up the Ou River. We’d heard that Muang Ngoi Neua was even more ‘off the beaten track’ than Nong Khiaw and was a true authentic experience of Lao culture.

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Our Guide to Maxing Your Relaxing in Nong Khiaw, Laos

By on January 31, 2013 in Destinations, Laos, Travel Advice

Situated in rural Northern Laos, Nong Khiaw is sooo chilled out, that we decided to write our own guide to help you max your relaxing in Nong Khiaw!

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Preparing to Travel as a Vegan

By on December 12, 2012 in Food and Drink, Pre-Travel Planning, Travel Advice, Travel Planning, Travel Stuff, Vegan Travel

I’ve learnt through experience that you can’t prepare enough to travel as a vegan. You will travel happier and more confidently when you know what to expect when it comes to eating!

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Tips For Surviving Indian Bus Journeys

By on November 28, 2012 in Destinations, India, Travel Advice, Travel Funnies

Surviving Indian bus journeys is likely to be an important aspect of your time in India as a traveller. The good thing is that those stereotypical images of sharing a seat with a chicken or a goat are usually true! Here are our slightly sarcastic survival tips.

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